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Jean M. (Yeomans) Knowles, aged 85, passed away on March 01, 2026, at Beaumont Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center of Northborough. She was born on May 27, 1940, in Malden, MA, to the late Harold E. and Shirley A. (Newell) Yeomans. She was a proud resident of Hudson, MA, and was known for her outgoing personality and quick sense of humor. She enjoyed gardening, cake decorating, and watching the Boston Red Sox. In her earlier years, she earned several blue ribbons for her pies and homegrown strawberries at the Bolton Fair. Above all, her greatest joy was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by one son; David Knowles and his wife Gabriella of Hudson, MA, three daughters; Linda Hofhaug of Winchendon, MA, Debra Kraska and her husband Scott of New Ipswich, NH and Karen Knowles of Maynard, MA, twelve grandchildren; Laura Mortimore, Adam Hofhaug, Jennifer Thompson, Lindsay Andrews, Alexandra Kraska, Jillian Kraska, Nathaniel Raymond, Hannah Knowles, Samantha Knowles, Brittany Knowles, and David Knowles Jr.; and 10 great grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 10:00am until 12:00pm in Wright-Roy Funeral Home, Inc., 109 West Street, Leominster, MA.
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